Bike Laws

One of the biggest causes of confusion and danger on our streets is the lack of universal knowledge of bicycle laws. Laws vary by state and in some cases, by municipality. Here, in plain English, are the laws that pertain to bicycling riding in our region.

Bicycling in the Garden State is a mixed bag. Many local municipalities are adopting Complete Streets policies, yet the state does not recognize bicycles as legal vehicles. Look here for a plain-English overview of the laws and links to the legalese.